A (usually non-verbal) warning, sign, or intimation of the presence or imminence of something (now frequently of some impending danger); an omen.
| 单词 | θ90542 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > warning of imminent danger or evil > [noun] > a warning or caution (8) monition?a1475 A (usually non-verbal) warning, sign, or intimation of the presence or imminence of something (now frequently of some impending danger); an omen. caveat1557 transferred. A warning, admonition, caution. take-heed1596 The action of taking heed; prudence; a warning to take heed, a caution, a caveat. Esp. as good take-heed. alarm1608 figurative or in figurative contexts. Cf. sense B. 3a. cautiona1616 A word of warning; a caveat, monition; a hint or advice to anyone to take heed. precaution1658 The action of giving prior warning; †a caution or caveat given beforehand (obsolete). Subcategories:— one who (1) — story conveying (1) |
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